Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Hormead
Storm damage roof reports in Great Hormead, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Hormead
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about broken or displaced guttering and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Great Hormead, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Great Hormead (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Great Hormead
Also in Great Hormead
Great Hormead roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Great Hormead is in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Great Hormead can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of SG9 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Anderson's Lane, Halfacre Lane and Horseshoe Lane. We also cover the places around Great Hormead: Daw's End (1 mile north), Anstey (2 miles north), Wyddial (2 miles north-west), Layston (2 miles west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (14 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Great Hormead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beehive pub. A little further out are Brent Pelham (1.7 miles north-east).
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Useful tips for Great Hormead property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Great Hormead questions
Is Great Hormead within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Great Hormead in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Hormead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Hormead as anywhere else.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Hormead often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Great Hormead
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you look after a building such as Hormead Church of England (VA) First School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one